If you want to get the most out of the program, there are a few steps you need to take before you sign up so you can optimize ...

First, the question about filing a late return. A reader wanted to confirm that there are no penalties for filing a late ...

It won't be long before Social Security payments head to recipients who get paid during the third round. Here's the monthly ...

The traditional paper Social Security card could give way to a new form of digital identification starting this summer, according to the agency.

For some, the answer is obvious. For others, not so much. If you want to get the most out of the program, take these steps before you sign up.

Errors in your Social Security earnings record can lead to getting lower benefits than what you're owed. Here's how to check ...

The REAL ID Act has been 20 years in the making. Introduced for the first time in 2005, the law was designed to "establish ...

The SSA typically asks for the following documents: Your Social Security card or a record of your Social Security number ... W-2 or your self-employment tax form from last year.

In a rule that took effect May 7, all U.S. residents 18 and older who are flying domestically are required to have Real ...

When you first open your account, you'll need to provide your name, Social Security number, and other identifying ... for Correction of Earnings Record form if you notice any mistakes.

Elon Musk’s team has moved millions of Social Security numbers into the agency’s deaths database, potentially raising the risk of errors.